This video is meant to inspire you and encourage experimentation. Of course you don't need a motorized table lift but it sure was fun to build and I learned a few things. We make things because it's satisfying and fun and brings the child out of us. Make Something!
How about one of those mechanical right angle drill head attachments? Something like this : www.amazon.com/Milescraft-1304-Drill90PLUS-Right-Attachment/dp/B01HHN52OG
I always like how you dip your toes into (jump both feet into?) new methods and techniques, yet still produce something a little classy / artistic / aesthetically interesting.
This came out great despite the future changes you plan on making! The flex in the flex shaft definitely is adding bounce. A rigid right angle attachment may work better but I like the motor directly mounted idea better.
Great idea. I have a couple old cordless drills that I almost threw away the other day. I've held on to them hoping to make something useful. I think I'll try to build it behind the table instead of underneath. That way I have more range with the table and can avoid the right angle issue that you've experienced. I also like the comment that was mentioned of adding limit switches.
Really like the motorized table. I hope the motor upgrade doesn’t require any welding, because that’s one thing I can’t do. But maybe I’ll find another way. Looking forward to the video with the upgrade!
I love it ! I especially love the upcycle, I've done things similar, mostly led vehicle lights, I would go to goodwill and salvation army to find a adapter that has a 120v in and a 12v out, straight wire it together with a inline switch!
That loft is slick! I’ve seen others just use a drill like you did toward the end but have never seen anyone try to make the drill a permanent part of the drill press. I love the extra styling you added. That made the end product look cool. Now that I have my drill press fixed maybe I’ll do something like this some day. I’ll be interested in seeing your updated version.
I love this idea.... such a great time-saver. I imagine you'll 'get the time back' within a month or two of using it. Plus, it's more fun! So happy you're happy, David.
SO great! I've been working on a very similar system to make a sewing machine lift for my sewing machine table. I'm using a small motorcycle jack to scissor lift the sewing machine and a Pololu driver board to control the drill. It's awesome we came at it from different backgrounds (I have a lot more electronics experience than woodworking.) Congrats on the great project.
Its awesome to see you incorporate different tech like the CNC, laser, and 3-d printer. Keep experimenting with those, I’m interested to see what else you come up with.
CNC's... Lasers... 3D Printers..... What kind of channel is this??? The kind I love!!! That's what kind. Great video. Fun project. Never going to make one. But it absolutely was inspiring, fun and educational. Love it!!!!!
"Hi, I'm david and I like to make stuff." I love seeing you dip your toe into some electrical and getting a bit more experimental. I'm sure Bob is very happy to see you go down this path. I'm excited for your interpretation of the NES case. Can't wait-- keep it up sir.
This is so good. Out of all the weird things you've done to make your shop inspiring to you... This is the thing that I think I like the best so far! Also, the replaceable waste board is such a good idea.
Here a recommendation for your ultimaker. We have one at work with a build tack sheet stuck to the glass surface. Works very well and beats painters tape.
Great Video! I would make one suggestion.... Change your up/down switch into a momentary switch. You have to hold a momentary switch either up or down and when you let go, it returns to OFF. Much safer than accidentally bumping your switch ON and having the table crash into the bit.
You could use a different angle attachment that does not have the flex shaft for a more consistent drive rate. I have both versions of the angle drive and the flex shaft seems to wobble a lot and steal some of the drills torque.
Just gotten myself a nice drill press but the draw back of adjusting the table height all the time. When comes to various of wood working. This video is nicely presented. But of all those contraptions you have? Just wow.
Great idea and well done. I'm still thinking of doing this kind of motor support at my new drill press from Optimum. Thanks for showing this. BR, DER VORRICHTUNGSBAUER🙂
Excellent Idea! As the others have said, a rigid attachment should fix the motor issue. There is a small amount of binding in the rack-and-pinion on the drill post that is causing the flex drive to move. Lubricating the rack would help, but that isn't really possible or practical in a wood shop. A direct drive motor should do the trick. I can't wait for next week!
David! This is a really cool project, I'm a nerd for motors. As you have discovered a direct drive system is more efficient than a system which uses some sort of linkage due to friction decreasing the amount of torque provided to the load. Very cool walnut grill btw👍
Nice setup. Wish my drill press had a screwed lowering thingy. Did you consider a sprocket and chain transfer? That might work better and is easier to install
I think if you expand the lower part of the base back to support the flex arm and keep it rigid, that would solve your problem. The 90* angle keeps everything compact. I think trying to mount it direct will end up being too bulky and take up more space than it needs to. Just a thought.
Wow! I love this. It's nice to see some welding action coming from you. I know this is the beginning of a wonderful fusion of great woodworking and metal work.
If you have room you could extend the back of table and mount the drill in line with the shaft. And yes I most definitely do need a motorized table lift
Love the project, I wish you hadn't ordered the motor yet... DeWalt makes a small 90° drill adapter that is a rigid piece, I think HD has it for 14.99. I think that would work far better than the flex shaft does. My other concern is the gears... That motor you showed us looked like it still used a 90° gearing adapter, and I wonder if that isn't where any of your binding issues come from. I definitely look forward to your update on this though. The Craftsmanship that went into this (and all your projects) always leaves me incredibly jealous.
I scrounged around my old ratchets box and found a cheap 14mm socket drilled and tapped a hole in it tightened to the drill press after removing the crank that came with it. I cut off an old extension and use my battery-operated drill.
What a great idea, I’ve seen some use a drill to power a go kart before. Just wish I had a drill press. Lol Can’t wait to see next video. I love the NES.
table lift is great idea. its also great your getting your new skills on the welder put into real life use. im guessing these electronic stuff is a bit out of your comfort zone but i love that you are doing them. ps the picture is still wonky 😂
I just love this project, on many levels! It has the true essence of “Maker” all over it. I hope it performs good for you because I’d really like to see more of this from you. Looking forward to seeing the video console design!
Very nice work - we will make an electronics engineer out of you soon. The part that made me laugh is the rabbet on the bottom of the CNCed walnut face piece. Could you have flipped over the piece and CNCed the rabbet on there ? Sorry I don't have any experience with CNC. Also the photo from the future made me laugh a second time !
Funny the last 2 days I have been working on extending the handle on my drill press (jet) so I can add a new table I am making and it won't hit the handle. I am not trying to make it motorized but I have run into the same issue trying to find a fitting that will fit the piece coming out of the existing handle with the flat end. I just want to extend the handle out about 6 inches. The end into the handle is 1/2 inch but the end coming out of the drill press with the flat end is bigger.
This looks pretty sweet, and a great, relatively simple solution. Bonus points for triple-trolling the computerized tool haters. I'll bet a dollar the NES case has at least some walnut on it. 😀
